Parking Near Wigan North Western Railway Station, England
Where Can I Park for Wigan North Western Railway Station?
The station car park has 401 spaces, including 7 accessible spaces, and costs £12.50 for a day. It is accessed via Wallgate Street, just off Queen Street, with the A49 only a few minutes away. Alternatives include a covered 24/7 space 167 yards away for £12.50 a day or a garage 0.3 miles away for £3.50 an hour.
- Address
- Milk Street
- Closest listed space
- Affordable 24/7 Covered Parking in Wigan, 167 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Ince railway station, 0.8 mi (17 min walk)
Parking Near Wigan
A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
Parking at Wigan North Western Railway Station
The station car park provides 401 spaces, including 7 accessible spaces (National Rail). It is reached by car along Wallgate Street, just off Queen Street, with the A49 only a few minutes away (Avanti West Coast).
Car park 1 is open Monday to Saturday (London Northwestern Railway). Parking costs £12.50 for a day, £166 for a month, £374 for three months or £1,200 for a year (London Northwestern Railway). Saturday parking is £4.50 and Sunday parking is £4.50 (Northern).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Station
A covered 24/7 space in Wigan is 167 yards away and costs £12.50 a day, making it a practical choice for a full day beside the station. A Stashbee space in Wigan is 0.2 miles away at £72 a month, suited to a regular commuter seeking a monthly arrangement.
A garage space in Wigan is 0.3 miles away and costs £3.50 an hour. Parking at Ashton Leigh & Wigan in WN5 is 0.4 miles away at £4.40 an hour. The hourly options are useful when a short stay does not justify a full-day booking.
Tesco Wigan Extra in WN1 is 0.7 miles away and costs £5.70 an hour, while Asda Wigan in WN5 is 0.8 miles away at £3 an hour. These spaces suit drivers willing to park farther from the platforms in return for an hourly rate.
Commuter Parking and Tickets at the Station
The station has 401 parking spaces and 7 accessible spaces, according to National Rail, so the published capacity is substantial for weekday rail travel (National Rail). The station car park charges £12.50 daily, with monthly, three-monthly and annual options also listed by the rail operator (London Northwestern Railway).
A monthly ticket costs £166, while three months costs £374 and an annual ticket costs £1,200 (London Northwestern Railway). Those longer tickets are aimed at commuters who use the station regularly rather than occasional travellers.
Saturday parking is £4.50 and Sunday parking is £4.50 (Northern). The station also provides drop-off and pick-up points, which separates brief passenger collection from longer-stay parking (National Rail).
Road Access and Parking Around Milk Street
The station is on Milk Street, while vehicle access to the railway station is along Wallgate Street just off Queen Street (Avanti West Coast). The station is easily reached from the A49, which is only a few minutes away (Avanti West Coast).
National Rail lists a drop-off and pick-up point at the station (National Rail). Drivers collecting passengers can use that facility rather than treating a short collection visit as a full parking stay.
The published local information identifies the station access roads and the designated drop-off and pick-up facility, but does not provide a separate schedule of resident zones, waiting restrictions or street time limits. Parking on nearby roads therefore needs to follow the signs and markings in force at the chosen space.
Walking and Rail Alternatives From Wigan
The station is 0.2 miles from Wigan centre, so central Wigan is close enough to combine with a short walk before a train journey. Ince railway station is the nearest alternative station, 0.8 miles away and a 17-minute walk.
For drivers who want to avoid the station car park, Parksy lists spaces from a few steps away to 0.8 miles away, including the Tesco Wigan Extra and Asda Wigan options. The farther spaces can work for commuters who are comfortable allowing extra walking time.
Rail connections from the nearby stations depend on the chosen route and service, while the station itself has a designated drop-off and pick-up point (National Rail). The station’s position close to Wigan centre also gives drivers a central alternative to parking directly beside the platforms.
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Wigan North Western Railway Station?
The station car park has 401 spaces, including 7 accessible spaces, and costs £12.50 for a day. It is accessed via Wallgate Street, just off Queen Street, with the A49 only a few minutes away. Alternatives include a covered 24/7 space 167 yards away for £12.50 a day or a garage 0.3 miles away for £3.50 an hour.
How Much Does Station Parking Cost?
Parking costs £12.50 for a day, £166 for a month, £374 for three months or £1,200 for a year. Saturday parking is £4.50 and Sunday parking is £4.50. Car park 1 is open Monday to Saturday.
Is There Commuter Parking Available?
The station has 401 parking spaces, including 7 accessible spaces. Longer tickets cost £166 for a month, £374 for three months and £1,200 for a year. These options are aimed at commuters who use the station regularly rather than occasional travellers.
How Do I Drive to the Station Car Park?
Vehicle access is along Wallgate Street, just off Queen Street. The A49 is only a few minutes away. The station also has a designated drop-off and pick-up point, so drivers collecting passengers can use that facility rather than treating a short collection visit as a full parking stay.
What Cheaper Hourly Parking Is Available Nearby?
A garage space is 0.3 miles away and costs £3.50 an hour. Parking at Ashton Leigh & Wigan in WN5 is 0.4 miles away at £4.40 an hour. Asda Wigan in WN5 is 0.8 miles away at £3 an hour, providing options when a full-day booking is unnecessary.
Are There Alternatives If I Do Not Want to Park Beside the Platforms?
The station is 0.2 miles from Wigan centre. Ince railway station is 0.8 miles away and a 17-minute walk. Parksy also lists spaces from 167 yards to 0.8 miles away, including Tesco Wigan Extra and Asda Wigan, for drivers comfortable allowing extra walking time.
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